RIO Remote I/O System User Guide
Removing host cards
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Chapter 2 Installing hardware and software
Removing host cards
To remove a host card from your system proceed as follows;
1. Turn off the power to your syst em and disconnect the mains supply.
2. Remove the syst em cover to expose the inside of the connector panel for host cards.
3. Remove all cabl es plugged into the host card.
4. Undo the securi ng screw for the host card you want to remove then lift the card out of its
slot as shown in the next picture (ISA card shown).
5. Repeat step 4. until you have removed all the host cards you want.
6. Replace and sec ure the system cover.
7. Plug in the mains lead and turn on the power.
Removal of host cards is now complete. For fur ther details about installation of host cards
including other types, see Before you start on page 33.
Note
The exact location of host card slots varies for different systems, for exact mech anical
details of your system, refer to your system documentation.
Warnin g
Dangerous voltages exist inside computer systems. Before
removing host cards from your system, turn off the power supply
and disconnect the mains lead.
Caution
Full anti-static precautions should be taken when handling host
cards.